News on golf's top companies and manufacturers http://www.worldgolfwire.com 2008-07-06T04:08:03+01:00 text/html 2008-07-03T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14499-Counterfeit-golf-equipment-dealer-sentenced-in-Chinese-court The defendant purchased counterfeit golf clubs bearing logos and trademarks owned by the U.S. Golf Group member companies and resold the fake goods to the customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada. text/html 2008-07-03T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14495-5-DollarGolf-com-teams-with-eBay-to-help-find-equipment-deals "At 50DollarGolf...we search through that and many other haystacks for you to find the very best golf deals," said the owner of 5oDollarGolf. "We only show auctions that are under $50 and that are ending soon." text/html 2008-06-30T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14450-SRI-Sports-to-consolidate-and-streamline-distribution-channels "We believe that this consolidation will help the SRI Sports Group in strengthening sales<br /> bases of its golf gear lineup across the globe, and respond more quickly to customers' needs," said Hiroyuki Bamba, SRI Sports CEO. text/html 2008-06-30T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14434-Rounds-played-in-the-U-S--reported-down-during-month-of-May Rounds played in the U.S. were down 4.4% on a same-store basis in May 2008 vs. May 2007. However, because May 2007 rounds were above average, the recent drop is actually a return to normal May volume. text/html 2008-06-27T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14430-Nike-Golf-announces-honoring-national-sales-award-recipients In celebration of specific sales accomplishments, 15 individuals from the Nike Golf sales team were recently honored with awards during a high-energy Nike Golf sales meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia. text/html 2008-06-26T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14411-Developers-announce-1-Hotel-Vancouver-Island-at-Wyndansea "The 1 Hotel brand aligns perfectly with Ms. Loof-Koehler's iconic master plan development at Wyndansea. We share a passion for style and luxury derived through sustainable design," said Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group. text/html 2008-06-24T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14370-Ochoa-Hills-Golf-Design-firm-formed-to-tackle-projects-in-Mexico "The Mexican market is booming and Arthur Hills has one of the most respected bodies of work in all of course architecture. Naturally, we see great potential," said Alejandro Ochoa, a principal of the Ochoa Group. text/html 2008-06-20T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14342-SKLZ-announces-shipping-its-new-left-handed-golf-training-aids The Swing Accelerator is a weighted club that ingrains the feel of the correct swing path and improved ball contact. The Refiner is a dual-adjustable hinged training club available with an iron or a driver head. text/html 2008-06-20T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14335-Organic-Growing-Systems-distributing-organic-fertilizers-in-TN "At present, he is lining up several truckloads to be delivered during late summer and early fall for golf course applications. His quote to me was 'he is only getting started,'" said Mark Nichols, CEO of Organic Growing Systems, Inc. text/html 2008-06-17T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14277-FiZ-signs-agreement-to-be-carried-by-Edwin-Watts-Golf-stores "We are exceptionally pleased that a prestigious retailer such as Edwin Watts Golf has realized the value, both in performance and price, of FiZ," said Aaron Heap, Founder and President of FizGolf, the parent company of FiZ. text/html 2008-06-17T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14286-Billy-Casper-Golf-names-Pepsi-its-National-Beverage-Provider "Pepsi takes great pride associating itself with Billy Casper Golf, a company that is an industry leader," said David Biscan, National Account Manager, PepsiCo Foodservice. "They are an ideal partner." text/html 2008-06-13T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14233-Wilson-Golf-announces-hiring-expanded-sales-force-nationwide "The need to strengthen our sales force stems directly from our recent investments in R&D and the premium products originating from that process," said Tim Clarke, general manager of Wilson Golf. text/html 2008-06-13T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14238-National-Golf-Foundation-explores-affordability-of-playing-golf The average cost of "public" golf in the U.S. in 2008 is around $50. This figure represents the published "in-season," weekend green fees and golf car fee (rack rate) at 18-hole public golf courses. text/html 2008-06-13T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14246-Jack-Nicklaus-Sportswear-announces-additions-to-its-sales-force "As a member of SFPGA Advisory Board and his outstanding relationship with the South Florida PGA, Dean's relationships continue to help grow the Jack Nicklaus brand," said Becky Ryan, VP of Sales and Marketing, about Dean Baker. text/html 2008-06-12T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolfwire.com http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14220-IBM-and-USGA-announce-partnership-with-launch-of-usopen-com "This partnership gives us access to IBM's technology expertise, which is critical as we move the USGA into the next phase of its history," said Pete Bevacqua, chief business officer for the United States Golf Association.